THIS founder of Good to the SOUL (a social enterprise that helps individuals and institutions do good, especially good that promotes the “spirit of universal living”(SOUL)), has served the African Methodist Episcopal Church in various leadership and support roles for more than twenty-seven years. As the mother of a post-millennial child, a philosophical theologian, and former pastor, she passionately embodies a pragmatic approach to analyzing and addressing impediments to individual and institutional flourishing. Through the primary work of cultivating spaces where human flourishing is central and individuals are invited to attend to the healing and well-being of their souls, she coaches and consults with various think tanks and organizations to produce theologically informed and creative resources, influencing organizational, individual, and cultural change.

Her life work is committed to singing, Speaking, Studying, and showing up consistently full of everything that reflects being and doinggood to the SOUL.

LET'S DO SOME GOOD.

TOGETHER.

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SHE WHO SEES THE GOOD

WHO I AM...

I name, nurture and cultivate good everywhere.

I am a philosophical theologian/scholar practitioner, who is both an innovative and creative visionary who conceptualizes, assesses and develops content and copy to effectively market ideas. I am an empathetic and active listener with a high ability to help individuals and organizations think strategically and act decisively.

I help people find their way to good; more specifically, I help high capacity, emerging adults, who have experienced social, economic, or other marginalization due to gender, sexual identity, economic status, trauma or other life event that has resulted in real or perceived diminished esteem, altered capacity and/or acquiescence to mediocrity, as well as the organizations who serve, support or otherwise engage this demographic.

I have earned four degrees: a B.A. in Philosophy from Morgan State University, both an M.Div. and an M.T.S. from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and an M.T.S. from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on the campus of Northwestern University.

I maintain a relationship with the American Academy of Religion, where I have presented papers and led round-table sessions and am the immediate past co-convener of the Women's Caucus.

As a classically trained vocalist I studied with the late Dr. Nathan M. Carter, performing on some of the world’s most renown concert stages, including Carnegie Hall under the baton of the late Robert Shaw in commemoration of Marian Anderson’s 100th Birthday.

I am occasionally invited to communicate the cultural stories of sun-kissed people through artistic renderings of spirituals, stories and poems.

Whether you need a compelling speaker for a stadium or a seminar, or another set of eyes before launching a good idea, I inspire and help people craft and communicate good words. With more than twenty years of public speaking experience, I have given talks and guidance on subjects ranging from race, diversity and inclusion to cultivating core competencies for success.

Parker Palmer, in "Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation" writes “before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.” I help people discern good directions for living faithfully into their best selves by providing one-on-one and group coaching consultations in person, by phone and virtually.Click here to book a complimentary* clarity session.

good Strategies

According to Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, “There are two ways to extend a business. Take inventory of what you’re good at and extend out from your skills. Or determine what your customers need and work backward, even if it requires learning new skills.”

I help individuals and organizations assess current practices and help them discern and implement good strategies to ensure growth, sustainability, or when necessary- a strategic exit.

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good research

I enjoy and do good research. I am skilled in qualitative research approaches (esp. ethnography, portraiture, phenomenology) and am available to perform data collection and/or consult on a limited number of funded research projects particularly in the areas of religion, culture, identity, and emerging media.

Curriculum vitae available hereLimited research portfolio available here.